digital identity

A digital identity is information on an entity used by computer systems to represent an external agent. That agent may be a person, organization, application, or device. ISO/IEC 24760-1 defines identity as "set of attributes related to an entity".

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UK to Make Government-Issued Documents Available in Digital Wallet
UK to Make Government-Issued Documents Available in Digital Wallet
January 21, 2025  |  Mobile Wallets

The U.K. government said Tuesday (Jan. 21) that it will launch a GOV.UK Wallet later this year and then work to issue government-issued letters and...

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Merchants Beef Up KYB as FinCEN Plays Hardball on Beneficial Ownership Rules
Merchants Beef Up KYB as FinCEN Plays Hardball on Beneficial Ownership Rules
January 06, 2025  |  Security & Fraud

The challenge for banks and supply chains of doing business online comes at the point of onboarding — the moment a relationship with an enterprise,...

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The Five Not-So-Obvious Things That Will Change the Digital Economy in 2025
The Five Not-So-Obvious Things That Will Change the Digital Economy in 2025
January 06, 2025  |  Digital Payments

It’s only been for the last 443 years that the start of the new year was celebrated on January 1st.  For millennia before that, it...

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Global Live Events Industry Focuses on Biometrics in 2025
Global Live Events Industry Focuses on Biometrics in 2025
January 02, 2025  |  Biometrics

Biometrics are increasingly being adopted for use at sports and other live events. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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US Bank Division Sees AI and APIs Meeting Customer Expectations
US Bank Division Sees AI and APIs Meeting Customer Expectations
January 02, 2025  |  Payments Innovation

If trust between financial services firms, merchants and consumers is essential for commerce to take place, it’s a fragile bond. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Digital Wallets Go Global, but Local Nuances Remain
Digital Wallets Go Global, but Local Nuances Remain
January 01, 2025  |  Digital Payments

One of the projects we were most proud of at PYMNTS Intelligence was our series produced with Google Wallet on the attitudes toward and usage...

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To Know What’s Next in Payments, First Look Back
To Know What’s Next in Payments, First Look Back
December 31, 2024  |  Payments Innovation

As we wrap up 2024, PYMNTS’ “What’s Next in Payments” series has provided insights from industry leaders on the current and future state of play...

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Digital IDs and Financial Services Collaboration Strengthen Proactive Fraud Prevention
Digital IDs and Financial Services Collaboration Strengthen Proactive Fraud Prevention
December 26, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

As payments become faster, fraudsters hide behind anonymity or concoct identities that seem legitimate, and then scam banks, merchants and individuals out of their money....

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Digital ID Verification Reduces Stadium Entry Wait Times by 68%
Digital ID Verification Reduces Stadium Entry Wait Times by 68%
December 26, 2024  |  Digital Identity

Digital identity verification and blockchain-based ticketing are helping stadium operators enhance the fan experience by letting them spend less time waiting in lines and more...

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